Central Michigan Chippewas @ DePaul Blue Demons
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
CMU | 42 | 44 | 86 |
DEP | 46 | 54 | 100 |
Strus scores 33 to lift DePaul over Cent. Michigan 100-86
CHICAGO -- Max Strus had 33 points as DePaul beat Central Michigan 100-86 in the College Basketball Invitational first round on Wednesday night.
Eli Cain had 20 points for DePaul (16-15). Paul Reed added 17 points. Devin Gage had 14 points for the hosts.
DePaul is undefeated (3-0) when scoring at least 100 points this season.
David DiLeo had 20 points for the Chippewas (23-12). Larry Austin Jr. added 20 points. Shawn Roundtree had 16 points.
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Game Information
Chicago, IL
Referee:Bret Wegenke
Referee:Peter Juzenas
Referee:Steve Honacki
2025-26 Standings
| Mid-American Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami (OH) | 11-0 | - | 23-0 |
| Akron | 10-1 | 1 | 19-4 |
| Kent State | 8-3 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Ohio | 7-5 | 4.5 | 13-11 |
| Toledo | 6-5 | 5 | 12-11 |
| Massachusetts | 6-6 | 5.5 | 15-9 |
| Bowling Green | 5-6 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Buffalo | 4-7 | 7 | 14-9 |
| Northern Illinois | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-14 |
| Ball State | 3-7 | 7.5 | 7-15 |
| Eastern Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 9-14 |
| Central Michigan | 3-8 | 8 | 7-16 |
| Western Michigan | 2-8 | 8.5 | 8-14 |
| Big East Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 12-0 | - | 22-1 |
| St. John's | 10-1 | 1.5 | 17-5 |
| Villanova | 7-3 | 4 | 16-5 |
| Seton Hall | 6-5 | 5.5 | 16-6 |
| Creighton | 6-5 | 5.5 | 12-10 |
| Butler | 4-7 | 7.5 | 13-9 |
| Georgetown | 4-7 | 7.5 | 12-10 |
| DePaul | 4-8 | 8 | 12-11 |
| Xavier | 4-8 | 8 | 12-11 |
| Marquette | 3-9 | 9 | 8-15 |
| Providence | 2-9 | 9.5 | 9-13 |
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